RF Transceiver for Next-Gen EW Applications

The first production shipments of the rugged SpectrumSeries™ RFM3101 RF transceivers have been sent to a leading supplier of integrated electronic warfare (EW) systems. This OpenVPXTM RF transceiver features ultra-wideband frequency conversion with excellent phase noise, high dynamic range, and a low spurious output in a compact 3U form factor optimized for future upgradability. This single-channel, microwave transceiver is optimized for demanding, low-latency DRFM applications and includes an optional external LO input to support multichannel, coherent systems that offer best-in-class low spurious performance. Developed as a joint effort across multiple company facilities, this modular RF transceiver features OpenRFM™ frequency conversion blocks to support customization and rapid upgradability.